Cookies Policy
Last Updated: May 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Cedarcrest Hospitals Package Portal ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on our site. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
- Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including the number of visitors, where they come from, and which pages they visit. This helps us improve our website and your experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often. They help us understand and improve how the website works.
- Progressive Web App (PWA) Storage: As a Progressive Web App, we use local storage and service workers to enable offline functionality and improve performance. This allows the app to work even with intermittent internet connectivity.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session |
| payment_success | Tracks successful payment completion | 1 hour |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4.3 PWA Storage
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pwa-installed | Tracks if the PWA has been installed | Persistent |
| pwa-install-dismissed | Tracks if the user dismissed the install prompt | Persistent |
| Service Worker Cache | Stores assets for offline functionality | Until cache is cleared |
5. Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.
Browser Controls
You can manage cookies through your web browser. Here's how to do it in different browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Mobile Controls
You can manage cookies through your mobile device settings. Please refer to your device's help documentation for more information.
6. Progressive Web App (PWA) Storage
Our website functions as a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means it can be installed on your device and accessed offline. To enable this functionality, we use:
- Service Workers: These run in the background to enable features like push notifications and offline access.
- Cache Storage: This stores website assets locally on your device to improve loading times and enable offline functionality.
- Local Storage: This stores user preferences and app state information.
You can clear this storage through your browser's settings, typically under "Site Data" or "Storage" options.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookies Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
You are advised to review this Cookies Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookies Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, please contact us:
- Via email: info@cedarcresthospitals.com